In the July 24 edition, the submitted Trash Tip photo included Downy fabric softener as a product that must be disposed of as hazardous waste. The Central Contra Costa Sanitary District’s hazardous waste facility will accept unused fabric softener but said empty and rinsed bottles for the product can be recycled in the blue bins. Also, the story on...

Event inspired by incident viewed as discrimination Rossmoor CEO Tim O’Keefe will be one of the speakers at an event about diversity in Rossmoor, sponsored by the Diversity Consciousness Committee of the Interfaith Council of Rossmoor, on Aug. 23, at 2 p.m., at the Creekside Club Room. The theme of the afternoon is working toward a strengthened and...

Gateway studios project put on hold again Staff writer The GRF Finance Committee recommended setting aside $2 million remaining in this year’s capital budget for emergencies – an idea that appeared to fly with most of the GRF Board last Thursday. However, if the Board follows that advice, it means some projects that have been waiting in the wings, ...

Judy Kahn’s dog hears cries for help Staff writer Molly, a shy, 5-year-old rescue dog that lives on Running Springs Road, is something of a hero in her neighborhood. “Molly saved my neighbor’s life,” said her owner Judy Kahn. Kahn and Molly were leaving home for their usual mid-afternoon walk on July 16. Kahn was holding the dog’s leash, while she ...

Struggle for survival Staff writer Rhona Lishinsky didn’t know that being president of the Computer Club of Rossmoor was going to be a 30-hour-a-week obligation. It wasn’t like that at first, three years ago, but the gradual departure of some board members and health problems experienced by others has meant those left are taking on more responsibil...

Composting exceeded expectations Staff writer Expansion of Rossmoor’s new organic (food scraps) recycling program and the “rightsizing” of bins is on hold until the end of the year, according to Jency James, recycling coordinator with Republic Services, Rossmoor’s waste and recycling collection company. “Residents who don’t yet have an organics car...

Elena Ybarra teaches popular Rec classes Staff writer Take a Mason jar, glitter, glue, a picture of a fairy and a flameless candle and what do you have? A light-up fairy house for your grandchild. Sound impossible? Then you haven’t taken one of Elena Ybarra’s Recreation classes. Ybarra can give seemingly random items to people who aren’t necessaril...

Managing editor The No. 1 entrance lane at the Rossmoor front gate will remain closed indefinitely as repairs to the gate house continue. The gate house was badly damaged on July 8 when a suspected drunk driver slammed into the side of it while exiting Rossmoor. The accident has closed down lanes at the gate ever since. Building Maintenance Manager...

Staff writer FEMA is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, but a lot of people still don’t understand the agency’s role when a disaster strikes. “A lot of people are not familiar with the FEMA process, some people think it’s like free insurance,” said Robert Barker, public affairs specialist with FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). To...

Expect delays as repairs close two lanes at gate Staff writer Asuspected drunk driver slammed his car into the gate house at the entrance of Rossmoor at 10:15 p.m. on July 8. The accident caused major damage to the interior and exterior of the small building and has closed two lanes at the gate during repair work. A Securitas officer suffered a min...